About Walker
Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.
Walker's vision is to build a sustainable future. For Walker that means working together with neighbours, customers, regulatory authorities and of course employees to safely build and service communities across Canada and the U.S. while investing in their health, educational and cultural well-being.
Walker's environmental division, spanning across Canada, provides critical services and infrastructure for communities to manage waste, recover resources and contribute to a circular economy through Walker Waste Services, Walker Organics Recovery, Walker Grease Trap Services and product brands N-Rich®, All Treat Farms® and Gro-Bark®.
The Walker Emulsions division uses advanced chemistries and technologies, and creates innovative and sustainable wax, oil, bio-based and asphalt emulsions used across a variety of industries. The emulsions division services both Canadian and U.S. markets out of its operating locations in Ontario, South Carolina and Oregon.
The Opportunity
The Human Resources Divisional Manager for the Environmental and Emulsions Divisions will be able to blend strategy with hands-on execution and foster trusting partnerships across two Walker divisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader who knows how to drive impactful talent strategies aligned with company objectives. This role provides leadership to a team of five HR Business partners and ensures consistent standards are established and met in the delivery of services, advice and solutions. Based out of our Niagara head office this role will offer the flexibility to be in the office for three days a week and work remotely. Our Oakville regional office will be a secondary office and some travel to other Walker sites will be required from time to time.
Who you are
You are an experienced HR Business Partner eager for the next career growth opportunity to manage and execute the people strategy for the divisions while taking ownership of a broad range of people-focused responsibilities. You enjoy being hands-on, developing and coaching a team of HR professionals, and being part of an evolving HR function that will support the future growth of the organization. You are experienced in delivering talent strategies for hourly and salaried employees and are skilled at overseeing productive union relationships and participating in collective bargaining, grievance meetings and arbitrations.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
What's in it for you
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, LGBTQ+ status, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.